Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Orion over Argentine Mountains

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2020 is “Orion over Argentine Mountains,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nicolas Tabbush). The original explanation runs about 225 words.

Orion over Argentine Mountains
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicolas Tabbush Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Do you recognize the constellation of Orion? It may be harder than usual in today’s featured image because the camera has zoomed in on the center, and the exposure is long enough to enhance nebulas beyond what the unaided human eye can see.”

— APOD editors, June 9, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 9, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicolas Tabbush
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 225 words

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Source

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